I recently had a radiator overhaul done for my '53 Saloon. The guy was
going to simply clean it out for me (about $75), but when he did, he
found that it was the gunk that was keeping it from leaking, so I ended
up re-coring it (modine), which seems to have taken care of my
overheating problems. The re-core cost a little over $200, including
sales tax (8+ percent).
Irv
Scott Donnelly wrote:
>
> Thank you for the information many of you have shared while
> I embark on my SV re-restoration. Hopefully, as I come up on
> the learning curve on these cars I will be able to make
> similar contributions or at least share my experiences.
> Alpines are rather rare in northern New England so the
> possibilities for contact and information sharing with other
> NE owners is very limited. Thanks to this forum, I have
> enjoyed and benefited from the collective enthusiasm and
> knowledge for the marque that would not have been possible
> otherwise. Thanks!
>
> Question time again: I will soon be removing the radiator in
> my SV in order to clean up and paint the cross member and
> engine compartment in general. The radiator looks a little
> suspect with some up the fins exhibiting corrosion. What is
> the best way to determine the condition of the radiator?
> Will a pressure test be all telling? As long as its out,
> should I have it cleaned/boiled/rodded out? Should I have it
> recored? Or are there non-original radiators that can be
> substituted? Costs involved?
>
> Scott Donnelly
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